CWA Issues Heavy Rain Warning for 5 Counties/Cities; Yunlin and Others on Alert
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heavy rain warning for five counties and cities on June 4. Due to southwesterly winds and active convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is expected. New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Nantou County, mountainous areas of Hsinchu County and Kaohsiung City may experience heavy rain or extremely heavy rain, while Yunlin County and other areas should be alert for heavy rain.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 4) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has issued a heavy rain warning for five counties and cities. Due to the influence of southwesterly winds and active development of convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, localized heavy rain or extremely heavy rain is expected in New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Nantou County, and the mountainous areas of Hsinchu County and Kaohsiung City. Yunlin County and other areas should be on alert for heavy rain.
The CWA stated that there is a probability of localized heavy rain in Taipei City, Hsinchu County, areas south of Yunlin County, as well as Miaoli County, Taichung City, and the mountainous areas of eastern Taiwan. It advises caution against landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas. 1150604
The CWA stated that there is a probability of localized heavy rain in Taipei City, Hsinchu County, areas south of Yunlin County, as well as Miaoli County, Taichung City, and the mountainous areas of eastern Taiwan. It advises caution against landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas. 1150604